Grade AAmerican

Pura Vida

25 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11249

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 8, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Apr 21, 2025	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	7 (3 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

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